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How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters
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How French police are harnessing social media to identify looters

French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest. Investigators are scrutinising videos posted online alongside footage from thousands of security cameras to track suspects and gather evidence. The crackdown comes as the government vows to hold those responsible for the violence and damage to shops accountable.

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France’s culture of violent policing means the battle for its streets is far from over
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France’s culture of violent policing means the battle for its streets is far from over

French state places officers as agents of authority tasked with repressing, rather than managing, public dissentFamiliar images of teargas clouds drifting across Paris squares, police baton charges against masked protesters and terrified teenagers floored – and worse – by stun grenades have once again focused the world’s attention on France’s policing methods.While most of its western European neighbours generally favour police tactics that prioritise crowd containment and de-escalation, France has long responded to social movements that take to the streets with, at times, shocking p...

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